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underwater

[uhn-der-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈʌn dərˈwɔ tər, -ˈwɒt ər /
ADJECTIVE
under the water's surface
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An Australian school teacher mauled by a large shark at a Sydney beach says she fired a "left hook" at the predator before it dragged her underwater.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Long rates have risen, so the bonds are underwater too.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

On “American Dream,” Mr. Cockrell’s instrument has a slapback effect, as if he’s playing underwater, echoing the lyric’s description of feeling overwhelmed and weighted down by the state of the world.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

"Is the area safe? Consider potential hazards - too deep or too shallow, currents, tides, underwater objects," it says on its website.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

They can be held underwater by force, but their true nature is to float, and they will always find a way to do so when given the chance.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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